This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude. This strategy involves buying 1 ITM Call Option and 1 ITM Put Option. This strategy can be called as Debit Spread because trader’s account is debited at the time of entering the positions.<
A trader, who is neutral in nature and believes that there will be very low volatility i.e. expects the market to remain range bound, will implement this strategy. This strategy involves selling of 2 ATM Call Options, buying 1 ITM Call Option & buying 1 OTM Call Option of the same expiry date & same underlying asset. The difference between the strikes sho ..
Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium
LONG GUTS Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
LONG GUTS
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
Market View
Neutral
Neutral
When to use?
This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude.
This strategy should be used when you're expecting no volatility in the price of the underlying.
Action
Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ITM Put
Sell 2 ATM Call, Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call
Breakeven Point
Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium
LONG GUTS Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
LONG GUTS
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
Maximum Profit Scenario
Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid OR Strike Price of Long Put - Price of Underlying - Premium Paid
Adjacent strikes - Net premium debit.
Maximum Loss Scenario
Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Long Call + Commissions Paid
Net Premium Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Limited
LONG GUTS Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG GUTS
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
Similar Strategies
Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap
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Disadvantage
• More commission involved than simply buying call or put option. • Expensive.
• Due to limited lifespan of call options, you can lose the premium paid. • Limited profit which is bound in a narrow range between the two wing strikes.
Advantages
• Investors can get unlimited profit if the underlying asset goes up or down. • Ability to profit no matter if the market goes in either direction. • Limited loss.
• Under this strategy, a trader can book profit even when there is not volatility in the market. • Limited risks to the net premium paid. • This strategy allows you to gain more profits by investing less and limiting your losses to minimum.